30 May 2011

"As humans we react to color. Everybody reacts to it ...only the artist decides to paint it. The magic of Nantucket is in the way the light reacts with the atmosphere and thus creates the color. " May 27, 2011

26 May 2011

Geranium room is a beautiful corner queen room on the third floor. Cozy, bright, cheery and comfortable. The ultra luxurious mattress and bedding makes for an absolutely needed sleep throughout the night. Triple sheets, a private bath with a dual shower and Greek tub. The blue soft tones are soothing. I added a great photo of our wrap-around veranda where you can relax throughout the day!

23 May 2011

Sweet Pea, a first floor queen room with a completely private entrance off the wrap-around veranda takes a more modern look without sacrificing the historic feel of Century House bed and breakfast, the oldest continuously operating guesthouse on Nantucket Island. Comfortable, light, and classical decor, with a gorgeous triple sheeted bed, luxury mattress; it also has a flat screen tv, a beautiful sitting couch, mirrored table stands, red armoire, wall hangings and paintings. The private bath features a tub and a shower. You can reserve the room by visiting our website at http://www.centuryhouse.com

"Over the past 14 years the Nantucket Wine Festival has blossomed into one of the nation's most celebrated wine and food events. With the help of Nantucket landmark hotel, The White Elephant, most of this year's festival will be staged entirely in the heart of downtown Nantucket." http://www.nantucketwinefestival.com
Events during the Nantucket Wine Festival:Grand Tasting
Grand tasting in the heart of Nantucket from over 165 wineries. Harbor Gala
Thursday, May 19th at 6:00 pm, White Elephant. Sample great food, delicious wines from Nantucket's great restaurants and winemakers. Wine & Food Seminars
Learn from the leaders of the food and wine industry in a relaxed, enjoyable setting. Seminar of two of America's leading cheese experts.

Luncheon Symposia
Luncheon symposia offering three great wine symposium/luncheon events. A one-hour symposium featuring distinguished winemakers, having a discussion of their wines with guests. Limited to 40-60 people. A four-course luncheon will follow the symposia. Celebrity Chef & Winemaker Auction Dinner
Saturday, May 21st, at 7:00 pm, White Elephant. Dinner followed by an auction of rare wines, large-bottle formats, and lifestyle packages. The Auction benefits the Nantucket Historical Association. Tickets are $250 per person.

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Once you've experienced Nantucket, you will always have Nantucket. The beauty and splendour of an island 30 miles out to sea, with a history and mystery. Century House continues to serve its guests for over 175 years. Nantucket is to be explored. 40% of Nantucket's land is natural habitat: beaches, wetlands, aquifer recharge areas, moorlands, heathlands, cranberry bogs; rare species habitat; ocean, pond and harbor frontage, and properties for passive and active recreation.

"What wonder, then, that these Nantucketers, born on a beach, should take to the sea for a livelihood!... Two thirds of this terraqueous globe are the Nantucketer's.For the sea is his; he owns it, as Emperors own empires. "Herman Melville, Moby Dick

Freedom is the greatest form of luxury. And the best things about Nantucket are free. Experience. Discover. Explore. Irresistible sparkling beaches, ocean breezes, aromatic wild roses, a walk on an old historic cobble-stoned street, a bike ride to Sconset, wind blowing in your hair, a quiet time on the veranda watching the fog lift off, a spectacular sunset, a voyage at 4 am when is pure daylight, yet the island is still asleep. This is Nantucket, the one we know, the one we love, and preserve. Live the Splendour of Nantucket with Century House Perfection. Live this extraordinary privilege. Style, grace, and comfort. Century House is a 175 years old. An 18th Century Whaling Captain's home restored to its original grandeur and charm and fitted for the modern needs of today's traveler. In the heart of historic elite district of Nantucket. Discover the Freedoms of Nantucket! http://www.centuryhouse.com/

Martha Stewart Radio Live Interview

..."Everyone is touched in some way being by the sea... . Nantucket is "just like a lover--so familiar and comforting...so wild and unpredictable" the innkeepers

Reviews

"classing styling is met by with luxurious modern amenities(Molton Brown bath products), at this Cliffside spot frequented by TV producers scouting locations and soaking up works of the former artists-in-residence."

..If you find yourself charmed by a visit to the Century House, you won't be the first. One glance at the wrap-around veranda, grey-shingled facade and outdoor patio where guests eat breakfast and store their bikes, and you won't want to leave, either." FORBES.COM

Our Commitment

We love the island and wish to preserve its beauty, heritage and history. As true Nantucketeers, we make every effort to provide our Nantucket lovers an unforgetable experience of the Nantucket as we knew it for twenty five years. As the inn celebrates its 175th year as the oldest continously operating inn we welcome you for our 25th Season as innkeepers. See below a glimpse of what Nantucket truly is. For more information visit our luxury boutique inn on prestigious Nantucket Island.